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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,541.14, 17,306.76 and 6,952.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,541.14, 17,306.76 and 6,952.14 is: 9,593.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,541.14 : 17,306.76 = 6,952.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,541.14/17,306.76 = 6,952.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,541.14x = 17,306.76 × 6,952.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,541.14x = 120,319,018.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,319,018.47/12,541.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,593.95

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